Sockapal-2-za socks done!
Hey there!
I've had my sock-pal socks finished for a while, but now I'll finally post about them. And now I think I've finally figured it out so you can click on the photo for a bigger shot. So go for it.
Here's the pair, in their finished glory. Number 1 (knitted in Oregon) is on the right, number 2 (knitted in Iowa) is on the left. The striping occurred at different intervals, but still in similar fashion. I'm ok with that; I hope my sock-pal is, too!
Los dos calcetines
Here's a closer shot of what I'm talking about.
Maybe my row gauge is different?
I suppose I should give Sock #2 it's own moment in the sun.
Made with love, in Iowa
And here's the final product again.
So cozy.
The specs:
Yarn: Bejeweled, by No No Kitty, purchased on Ebay. I love this yarn, the colors and the feel of it. I haven't washed them yet, so that will be the final test. They are handwash only.
Pattern:River Rapids Socks by Sockbug. This was a really fun pattern, and I will likely do it again, perhaps toe-up to use up the rest of the No NO Kitty yarn (I think there's at least a shorter pair of sock's worth left). Her other patterns look great as well (and they're free!). Check out the Shari's Lace and Crooked Cable patterns!
Needles: Two #2 Addi Turbo's (socks on two circs method), for a gauge of 8 stitches/inch in stockinette.
Now all that's left for Sock-pal-2-za is to wash/block the socks and package them up a couple of goodies that I've bought for my sock pal, including an Iowa Chicks Knitting totebag. It makes a better postcard than pictures of corncobs wearing sunglasses or suckling piglets. This is my first official knitalong, and I'm done with time to spare! Thanks so much to Alison; it's been really fun. I can't wait to see the rest of the finished socks.
AND...I've picked out my next sock pattern. It's Anna's Elfine's Socks. I bought Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn in Life's a Beach on LittleKnits today! It's 30% off! And she's donating ALL of her profits right now to the Red Cross. I also bought a superwash variegated Skacel Art Deco in two colorways to make pinwheel blankets. I was supposed to be knitting through my stash only, but I couldn't resist the sale.
I've had my sock-pal socks finished for a while, but now I'll finally post about them. And now I think I've finally figured it out so you can click on the photo for a bigger shot. So go for it.
Here's the pair, in their finished glory. Number 1 (knitted in Oregon) is on the right, number 2 (knitted in Iowa) is on the left. The striping occurred at different intervals, but still in similar fashion. I'm ok with that; I hope my sock-pal is, too!
Los dos calcetines
Here's a closer shot of what I'm talking about.
Maybe my row gauge is different?
I suppose I should give Sock #2 it's own moment in the sun.
Made with love, in Iowa
And here's the final product again.
So cozy.
The specs:
Yarn: Bejeweled, by No No Kitty, purchased on Ebay. I love this yarn, the colors and the feel of it. I haven't washed them yet, so that will be the final test. They are handwash only.
Pattern:River Rapids Socks by Sockbug. This was a really fun pattern, and I will likely do it again, perhaps toe-up to use up the rest of the No NO Kitty yarn (I think there's at least a shorter pair of sock's worth left). Her other patterns look great as well (and they're free!). Check out the Shari's Lace and Crooked Cable patterns!
Needles: Two #2 Addi Turbo's (socks on two circs method), for a gauge of 8 stitches/inch in stockinette.
Now all that's left for Sock-pal-2-za is to wash/block the socks and package them up a couple of goodies that I've bought for my sock pal, including an Iowa Chicks Knitting totebag. It makes a better postcard than pictures of corncobs wearing sunglasses or suckling piglets. This is my first official knitalong, and I'm done with time to spare! Thanks so much to Alison; it's been really fun. I can't wait to see the rest of the finished socks.
AND...I've picked out my next sock pattern. It's Anna's Elfine's Socks. I bought Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn in Life's a Beach on LittleKnits today! It's 30% off! And she's donating ALL of her profits right now to the Red Cross. I also bought a superwash variegated Skacel Art Deco in two colorways to make pinwheel blankets. I was supposed to be knitting through my stash only, but I couldn't resist the sale.
posted by Ruby Banshee at 9:46 AM
8 Comments:
That is some beautiful yarn! Spectacular colors. And the pattern looks lovely in it. Well done! :)
I love the yarn and the pattern! I;ve never heard of the yarn before, so I'll have to go check it out on e-bay.
wow! i love the colorway you chose! fabulous socks :)
i used that pattern on my sock pal socks too! it's really easy doing it toe up! that yarn is pretty!
Love 'em! And I think the random striping is just random enough to add some personality.
Love the puglets too!!
Oh, I love them!
What great socks and the yarn is one I'll defintely have to check out... your sock pal will be so-o-o happy to get them! :)
Those pictures show off the lace pattern so nicely! I might have to give that pattern a try.
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